What is the primary theme of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"?

The story follows Peyton Farquhar as he imagines escaping his execution and returning home. The vivid escape seems real, but the ending reveals that it happens in the instant before his death. This twist highlights how thin the line between dreams and reality can be, making “The line between dreams and reality is thin” the primary theme.

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